We stayed in Rm 301 of this chic complex from July 2-7 and it was a great welcome to us as newcomers to Thailand. We wanted a quiet place that was away from the action to recover from the jetlag, but close enough to access the touristy areas when we wished.

Although it took us a few days of navigating around the city using all different modes of transport (walking, tuk tuks, cabs, red city buses, river boat, BTS skytrain) we quickly became familiar with this authentic and friendly Thai suburb. Access to the more touristy areas (Siam, Silom, Khao San Road) was never more than a quick (< 20 min) cab ride, or 10 min tuk tuk ride (40-50 Baht) to a BTS station which was a very cheap and comfortable way to avoid Bangkok traffic.

The actual apartment was as pictured - modern, clean and tastefully furnished. There is a 'kitchenette' equipped for two people to heat, refrigerate and serve food and drinks. Extra amenities like linens may easily be requested from cleaning staff. Note: the mattress is quite thin but we requested an extra blanket to pad it with which was ok for us.

If you're looking for nightlife or to be in the middle of tourist-packed action, this neighborhood isn't where you should be. But if you want the chance to see everyday Thai culture, business etc it's the right location. There are plenty of shops and street markets where we ate well (and very inexpensively) each day. City buses are extremely cheap and the routes are extensive and will connect you to wherever you wish to go.

Wimonpak (Michelle) was a helpful host, giving us our privacy and independence but available to answer questions by phone or email anytime. She was able to advise when we had issues with visa expiry. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will certainly consider this location again for future stays in Bangkok!